Anticipation Delayed

There are many things in this world that is inevitable. We know that if we continue to do a certain thing, the fragile balance will eventually crack and break down. Nevertheless, we do it-refusing to give up hope, forgetting the frightful event to come in a fiery passion.

Intense kiss can cover up intense hate for a while- but like a cracked porcelain cup filled to its tip with dripping vile- no amount of soap will help cope with the pitiful pile of broken hope mixed with boiling ire that is sure to come later on.

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